Artists’ Handmade Houses

Artists’ Handmade Houses is a collection of 13 homes handcrafted by the finest artists and craftsmen in America, including George Nakashima, Henry Varnum Poor, Sam Maloof, Wharton Esherick, and Russel Wright. Built over the course of 75 years, from the late-19th century to the mid-20th century, these homes were each designed and built by the artists as an expression of their aesthetic sentiments, and in many cases, as extensions of their artwork. As such, these private domains are utterly unique and deeply imbued with each artist’s singular vision and talent. Photography by Don Freeman.

HA! Totally nutty – I’ve stayed in the house in picture 6 & 8! It’s at Cosanti in Scottsdale Arizona. My friends live there now. It sure looks better in these photos than it does now (they are a tad messy…)
Must pick up the book! Thanks :D

Fabulous! now I’m really green with envy. We are artists and are presently building our home and it’s hard to know when to stop embellishing and get back in the studio. What gorgeous work. The last house looks like Henry Mercer’s of Mercer Museum fame and the Moravian Tile Works in Bucks County, PA. I’ve been there and it’s wonderful.